Another number one single in Canada and just hair from being number one in the US, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” was based on a Newsweek article that Lightfoot had read. Lightfoot has said that this is one of his personal favourites.

The CBC commissioned Lightfoot to write this for a special centennial broadcast in 1967.

8. “Restless”

On a recent visit to the Occupy Toronto base camp with his daughter, Lightfoot likened the protests to his song “Restless” off of his 1993 album Waiting For You.

9.Shellfish

A track Lightfoot’s most recent album, Harmony it was recorded live in 2001.Lightfoot had a near death experience while the album was in production. He’s since recovered and is busy touring Canada and the States this fall.

KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s high-heeled hit and it’s coming to Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre June 16 for a limited engagement.

With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon CYNDI LAUPER, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

The New AM 740 is the “Official Radio Station” of the 33rd Annual Shakespeare in High Park

Featuring both comedy and tragedy, ”The Comedy of Errors” and “Julius Caesar” on alternating nights from July 2nd to September 6th. Experience live theatre under the stars at this family friendly, pay-what-you-can event or reserve online. One of Toronto’s favorite Summer traditions.